Uf March 31 2012 Using Social Media In Your Job Search
1. Using Social Media and Personal
Branding in your Job Search
Stephen Wycoff
Blog @ StephenWycoff.com
Stephen.Wycoff@gmail.com
2. Here are the numbers and
trends
Social Media Video
Source: http://youtu.be/0pjuV5zUlMc
Job Seeker Infographic
Source:http://blog.jobvite.com/wp-
content/uploads/2012/01/Jobvite-Social-Job-Seeker-
Infographic.png
3. 92 % of Hiring Managers in 2010 used or
plan to recruit via social networks….of
these
86 % use Linked In
60% use Facebook
50 % use Twitter
4. Linked In
Complete your profile with as much
information as possible
Get a professional picture
Join Groups and comment
Connect
Ask for recommendations – These are your
online references
Add your blog and Facebook Page
10. Facebook
Targeted Advertising based upon your age,
location, likes and interests
Keep your posts and pictures clean
11. Video Resume
Unique way to set yourself out differently
from everyone else applying for the same job
Research the company you want to work for
Think about the future
Post it everywhere you can
Linked In
Facebook
Resume, email, etc.
12. Finding jobs
Indeed.com
Post your resume here for free
Simplyhired.com
Connect with LinkedIn Profile
Jobzey.com
jobsminer.com
Social Media Job Search
TwitJobSearch.com
TweetMyJobs.com